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Steps to follow for pursuing a career as a Pilot in India are mentioned below -

1. Meet certain eligibility. You must be at least 17 years old. Complete your 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Have a medical fitness certificate from a certified medical practitioner.
2. Choose a flying school. You need to select a flying school that is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
3. The pilot training course consists of two parts - ground training and flying training.
4. Once you have completed the ground training and a minimum of 20 hours of flying training you can apply for a student pilot license. This license allows you to fly an aircraft under the supervision of a certified instructor.
5. After completing 40 hours of flying training you can apply for a Private Pilot License (PPL). This license allows you to fly an aircraft as a solo pilot.
6. To become a commercial pilot in India obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). To obtain a CPL, you must have completed a minimum of 200 hours of flying training including 100 hours of solo flying. You must also pass a written exam and a flight test.
7. Once you have obtained a CPL you need to gain experience by working as a co-pilot with an airline. You need to have a minimum of 250 hours of flying experience before you can apply for a job as a pilot with an airline.